MATAspire: Mental Health Awareness Tailored App for Substance Prevention and Integrated Resilience Education
Launched by CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE · Aug 12, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The MATAspire study is looking at a new online program designed to help students learn about preventing substance misuse, such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and prescription opioid misuse. This program consists of six interactive sessions that students can complete on their smartphones or computers, with each session lasting about 15-20 minutes. The goal is to teach students useful coping strategies and increase their understanding of the risks associated with different substances. The study will involve around 1,000 students from California State University, Northridge, who will be randomly selected to either use the program or participate in a comparison group.
To participate in this trial, students must be at least 18 years old, currently enrolled at California State University, Northridge, and have an active school email. However, students under 18, those who have previously taken part in the study, or anyone identified as having a substance use disorder will not be eligible. If you join, you can expect to engage with the program over six weeks, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to help you and your peers make healthier choices regarding substance use.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Current Cal State Northridge (CSUN) matriculated students with active CSUN email
- • Age 18 and older
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Not currently a CSUN student
- • CSUN students under the age of 18 years
- • Have previously participated in this study
- • Identified as having an alcohol or substance use disorder (AUD or SUD) as determined by the brief Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 5 screener
About California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a prominent public research institution located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. With a commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation, CSUN serves a diverse student population and emphasizes research that addresses critical societal issues. The university's clinical trials are conducted through its dedicated research centers, which focus on advancing health outcomes and enhancing community well-being. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art facilities, CSUN aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical field, while promoting educational opportunities for students engaged in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported